Mexico · PUERTO ESCONDIDO TOURS
Good puerto escondido tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Search for dolphins, turtles, rays, and seasonal humpback whales on a small boat tour from Puerto Escondido, with snorkeling and swimming.
“We had a wonderful time! Our guide Hector brought us to many whales, dolphins, and turtles. Hector was the best captain! So much fun on this tour, we highly recommend it.”
Puerto Escondido boat tour with dolphins, whales, turtles, rays, and sea birds, plus hotel pickup and small groups for $65.57.
“A wonderful experience from start to finish! We were met on the beach by our boat captain, Alex, who spoke English and Spanish. Instructions were clear and he made sure everyone was safe. Our trip was perfect and he was the first boat in the area to find a large pod of spotted dolphins. We found numerous sea turtles, and a pair of humpback whales too! Alex was knowledgeable about the area, the sea, and marine life etc. He was respectful of the wildlife while viewing too. He had great sense of humor and made the trip interesting and fun for everyone. I highly recommend Omar's for your sea adventures…”
Tour a family-run mezcal distillery near Puerto Escondido, taste six artisanal mezcals, and enjoy snacks with hotel transport included.
“Marianna and her colleague Tamara went above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect experience at the distillery. We had access to way more mescal than we could possibly consume, and they provided tasty complimentary snacks. The family participated in the tour of the distillery, answering our questions patiently and with lots ofdetail. Marianna sent a taxi to pick us up and drop us off. It is important to note the distillery does not have agave fields on site, which was a little disappointing but the rest of the experience was stellar!”
Release a baby sea turtle at sunset near Puerto Escondido, learn from local conservationists, and support an important beach protection effort.
“An unforgettable experience! The turtles were so cute and it was amazing releasing them into their new adventures. The beach where we did the release was beautiful too.”
Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido with patient instructors, small-group coaching, flexible beach choice, and optional GoPro footage.
“This was my first time on the beach and I learned to surf. I am very happy. The instructor is very friendly.”
Search for dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, and rays on a small-group Puerto Escondido boat trip with hotel pickup.
“I was doing the trip solo in a group of 6 in total. We saw some sea turtles, and some dolphins. Once just two passing by afar and one group that stuck around a little longer although they where mostly underwater. The rest was driving around looking out for more. (so out of the 3 hours we stopped about 10min in total to watch the animals). I would recommend it if you like boat rides, which I do - but if you expect a lot of wildlife action, it's a hit or miss (this goes for any wildlife tour). The guides seemed nice but didn't interact much, I think some…”
Watch dolphins, turtles, seabirds, rays and seasonal whales off Puerto Escondido on a guided morning boat trip with hotel pickup.
“The company was very caring of the arrangements, and very flexible. They called us one day before to confirm the pick-up time and location. Since we were staying a bit further from Puerto Escondido they offered picking us all they way to our accommodation for a very reasonable price. The trip was excellent. We saw three types of dolphins, turtles, and whales! We snorkeled with the dolphins, sardines, and small harmless jelly fish. The boat ride was smooth and safe. They provide Life vest if you need. We were also surprised that the trip lasted more than 3 hours. They really wanted us to have a great time and not…”
Explore mangroves, crocodiles, turtles, and birds at La Ventanilla, then visit Mazunte, Zipolite, and Estacahuite on an $50 Oaxaca coast tour.
“The hilight was the wildlife tour in the mangrove swaps. close encounters worth salt water cross, iguanas, turtles, vultures, regrets, herons, ibis..... remarkable experience, great value for money. Edgar, our guide for a second time was excelent, knowledgeable, charming and patient. highly recommended.”
Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido with patient local instructors, beach-matched waves, equipment included, and small groups of six or fewer.
“Great Surf Lesson – Highly Recommended The surf lesson was very well-organized. Juan is an excellent teacher. He explained everything clearly and gave helpful individual tips. The location was perfect for beginners. Thanks to the clear instructions, I was able to make progress and even catch my first waves. Overall, a really great experience – I would definitely recommend it!”
Taste Oaxacan classics, market food, mole, and ancient drinks on a small-group Puerto Escondido food tour led by local guides.
“When they say “come hungry” - believe it! Be ready to taste a lot, learn a lot and walk a lot! Our guide, Indra was fun, knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved our food tour and highly recommend it as a way to become familiar with the wonderful food and culture of Puerto Escondido.”
See warm Manialtepec Lagoon glow with bioluminescent plankton on a 3.5-hour Puerto Escondido night tour with hotel pickup.
“It's already a beautiful experience that I don't want to miss. Be sure to bring me waterproof phone cases. Price is too high.Auto-translated”
Ride calm horses across the Manialtepec River to Chatino hot springs, rural homes, and peaceful pools near Puerto Escondido.
“Incredible experience riding the horses. I ended up going on a different tour with the sunset group because I didn’t want to be the only one on the thermal bath tour. It was the best choice and I had so much fun galloping along the beach with newfound friends. The chilling on the beach with the horses and drinking coconuts with the extra cherry on top and it was an incredible ride back watching the sunset. They allow all levels to ride, and the horses are very well behaved and well-taken care of. 10 out of 10 recommend this experience! Once in a lifetime for sure!”
See Puerto Escondido’s glowing Manialtepec Lagoon by boat, swim among phosphorescent organisms, and learn about the ecosystem in English or Spanish.
“Guide clearly forgot about the tour and picked us up after we called. Transportation was a nice car but when we arrived they were having dinner and asked us to wait. Then gave us very minimal information and took us on a boat with a person who spoke no English. We were the only two there and were quite nervous. Once on the water we did see bioiluuminescence and it was quite magical, we used a tent provided by other tours to see the lights clearer and it was an amazing thing to see. It's definitely worth going on the tour but not with this provider. Apparently you can book…”
Cook tortillas, mole, salsas, and more with Jazmine in a small Puerto Escondido class focused on Oaxacan food and family traditions.
“We had the best time! Jazmine had everything ready when we arrived. Her home is beautiful and the view of the ocean from her kitchen otherworldly. She accommodated our vegetarian diet with 3 separate dishes plus 3 salsas and dessert. Including making tortillas from scratch. I cannot wait to make these dishes at home! I highly recommend this cooking class!”
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